Mrs. F. I. Stoddard Dies in Des Moines at 76
Mrs. F. I. Stoddard, 76, a former Renwick resident who came from Cincinnati, Ohio, died in Des Moines last Thursday after a year of illness. Funeral services were held there Saturday, with the body later buried in Goldfield. Survived by four children Harry Stoddard, Van Stoddard, Alta Stoddard, Genevieve Stoddard and one sister A. A. Packard, plus many relatives.
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F. 1. Stoddard
Renwick
Des Moines
Goldfield
Harry Stoddard
St. Louis
van Stoddard
Knoxville
Alta Stoddard
Genevieve Stoddard
A. A. Packard
Nathan Carr Died at Hardy in April 1937
Nathan Franklin Carr born July 19 1850 in Liverpool Ohio died at his Hardy home April 24 1937 aged 86 years 9 months 5 days survived by wife Emily C Allyn and son Arthur with Mortimer A Carr predeceased him funeral at Hardy Methodist Church conducted by Rev C R Yeager burial Vernon cemetery.
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Nathan Franklin Carr
Liverpool
Ohio
Hardy
Emily C. Allyn
Mortimer A. Carr
Arthur
Mr. Carr
Methodist Church
C. R. Yeager
Vernon Cemetery
A New One On Doe Dr A H Stafford Veterinarian
Dr A H Stafford, a longtime veterinarian in the area, has handled many animal emergencies at all hours. A case last Monday involved a nanny goat. triplets were born, one dead, two thriving, and Mrs Goat credited the doctor with a successful delivery.
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A. H. Stafford
Stafford
Dee
Art Saxton
Rough Weather Delays Local Work All Week
Weather has slowed activity across the region with rain hail and snow from Friday through Sunday. Dirt roads are impassable and gravel roads damaged by holes while some areas report severe storms elsewhere in the state. A few sunny days are hoped to revive dusty work conditions soon.
Fishing Season Opens After New State Law Signed
Gov Nelson Kraschel signed the new state fish and game law replacing regulations struck down by the Supreme Court. The bill, likely published today, allows fishing immediately after publication and sets open seasons and rules for taking fish and game.
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Nelson G. Kraschel
Fish and Game
State, Conservation, Commission
Supreme Court
Kraschl
Vernon High School Spring Events Schedule
Vernon school outlines May activities with junior senior banquet May 3 senior class play May 14 baccalaureate May 16 class night May 18 commencement May 19 and community picnic May 20. Also notes a Baptist Mission rally at Corwith yesterday a visitor from Eagle Grove to Renwick and staff calls, plus staff changes and local birthday gathering at Terris.
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Baptist Mission
Corwith
Q.M. Lee
Eagle Grove
Renwick
Times Office
Twenty-One Years Ago Items From Renwick Times 1916
Readers learn local notes from April 27 1916 including Fred Maier improving his bungalow roof line Mrs L M Smith and Mrs John Callesen visiting Des Moines S C Maurer renting Wm Nissen residence Louis Claussen Will Stanek Cedar Rapids business visit 4 000 feet of new cable planned Empress theatre sale to Burr Packard and George Merson Y M C A Vernon theatre program debate on early marriage among single men judges married opt vote by audience and lively discussion
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L. M. Smith
John Callesen
Des Moines
S.C. Maurer
Wm. Nissen
Louis Claussen
Will Stanek
Cedar Rapids
Telephone Company
Chas. Hawthorne
The
Empress Theatre
Burr Packard
George Merson
Perry
Schechhier
Schlesselman
Fortnightly Club Meeting at Mrs Zimmerman's Home
Fortnightly club held its regular gathering last Thursday afternoon at Mrs. John Zimmerman’s residence. Mrs. A H Stafford presented a lesson on Oriental Women at Home, and Mrs A H Martin reported on the Federated Clubs of the bounty meeting held in Ottosen on April 17.
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John Zimmerman
A H. Stafford
A. H. Martin
Ottosen
Literary Guild Meeting at Mrs Gimer’s Home
Literary Guild members gathered at Mrs. Hari Gimer’s home for an afternoon program on Government of Town led by the hostess. Refreshments followed. Visitors included Dale Peterson from Ames and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Blassi of Greene.
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Hari Gimer
Dale Peterson
Ames
Wilbur Blassi
Greene
Sam Klassi
Renwick Times began in 1884 weekly publication
The Renwick Times is a weekly paper published every Thursday morning by L. W. Miller. It notes its establishment in 1884 and lists subscription rates at one year for 32.00 dollars.
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Renwick Temes
L. W. Miller
Renwick Pon
Roosevelt third term possibility sparks party drafting talk
The piece discusses a potential third term for President Roosevelt, suggesting Democratic leaders might draft him and that his own ambitions could resist拒 refusal. It notes Roosevelt’s popularity and the unsettled Republican position, while asserting a yes if he runs will proceed regardless of opposition.
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Bob‘bing
White House
Roosevelt
Economic Relief Sparks Tax Plan Via Beer Penny
In 1987 the unemployment and relief issues persist after 1986 campaign claims. A state beer tax funds the secondary road program, with belief that beer revenue will improve roads. Critics question fairness and push for licensing changes for drinkers.
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Tex
Fragment of an Education Era Reminder
A clipped historical note questions modern schooling progress. It reflects on twenty years passing with little change in whether students grasp foundational rules, implying concern about current education effectiveness and standards.
Mismatched Swap Offer Covers Yard Gear Exchange
A garbled note describes a week of barter attempts for lawn mower, snow shovel, and related gear. The author laments lack of takers for trading shorts for heavier items, signaling a stalled local swap effort and unclear participant involvement.
Wary Hows and the Illusion of Youth
The text argues that many Hows fear amoral codes but fail to worry about them, noting that age makes breaking such codes unlikely. It suggests changing appearance with hair dye or toupees cannot truly reclaim youth or alter aging.
Renwick Markets Prices Reported by Local Dealers
Local dealers quoted market prices for Wednesday April 28 with corrections possible. The report lists latest quotes across commodities and instruments available in Renwick, reflecting price ranges and market activity for the day.
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Renwick Savings Bank
Insurance and Farm Loans
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Renwick, Iowa
U.S. Department of Agriculture
New Hampshire
Duer’s
Eagie Grove
Iowa
Peters
Lion
A. B. Richardson
Nathan Carr
Jennie Bram
LaVerne
C. B. Scott
Henry Geiger
Mrs. Ragsdale
Glen Brook Farm
Marie Yanney
Rex Simpson
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Evangelical Church
Arlo McGowan
Myron Clancy
Renwick Theatre
Shirley Temple
Alice Faye
Robert Young
Vaudeville, News
Martha Raye
Shirley Ross
Robert Cummings
Major Bowes
Larry Larson
Mid-Continent
Mondey
Seattle, Wash
G. 5. Peters
Floyd Zineer
Harvey Jacobs
Terris
Joan Jacobs
Renwick Times
Fred Maier
George Stoddard
Rock Island, UL
Lover
G. A. Stoddard
Jennie Swanson
Gladys Berkiend
BR. EL McGowan
J. H. Tanck
Henry Foster
Nora ‘Springs
Chas. A. Walker i
Lauren Morton
Richard Walker
Humboldt County
McGowan Grocery
Renwick Markets
Aetna Bonded Farms
Aetna Life Insurance Co
Register & Tribune
E. T. Hauptmann
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